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KP53 CVY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,016 mi
Last recorded162,016 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 CVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 162,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 160,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 154,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,042 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 143,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 134,052 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 134,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,294 miles

Inner brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Strut top noisy

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seatbelt not checked due to access

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Strut top noisy

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seatbelt not checked due to access

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,958 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs had slight rust

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,489 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise wheel alignment check

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated badly on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,896 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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KP53 CVY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP53 CVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP53 CVY registered?

KP53 CVY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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